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SoHo Dogs is a 501(c)(3) organization founded on the principle that no military
veteran should suffer silently with various wounds of service.

We strive to
provide veterans - especially those affected by PTSD, a safe environment to heal emotionally, physically, and mentally while providing care to
abused, abandoned, and homeless animals. In turn, the animals use their natural
abilities to bond, and to aid their handler in healing.

The value of animal
assisted therapy is gaining recognition; including by the United States Army.
According to Col. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, M.D., the Army uses dogs to help
service members recover from PTSD.

Our Mission

SoHo Dogs is dedicated to the healing of mind, body, and soul of veterans through animal assisted therapy.

Our program fosters a sense of responsibility, compassion and well-being through the interaction with and care of animals,
which in turn encourages people to become strong, proud and productive members
of society. Through hands-on care of animals, veterans take responsibility for
another living being while fostering a bond forged by mutual trust and understanding.

Our Vision

A healthy sober house (hence SoHo)
environment where, in addition to working with VA social workers and other
mental health professionals, participants choose a dog for which take
responsibility while animal and human transition from their former life to a
permanent home. Once a dog is socialized and trained, it will be made available
for adoption. If the veteran working with the dog has transitioned to his or
her own home, he or she will have first choice to adopt their charge. Every
participant will also have the opportunity to have a chosen dog thoroughly
trained to be a service dog if they wish.

Our Purpose

To offer veterans, especially those with PTSD, who are having
difficulty adjusting to civilian life, a sober living environment where they
participate in our animal assisted-therapy program.

Our program gives veterans and animals, especially those who
have been homeless and can relate to the struggles of living on the streets, the
opportunity to support one another through a transitional time.

Our first priority is healing the mind, body, and soul of
veterans. Dogs are a tool to accomplish this. We are not a rescue or a shelter
in the traditional sense. Although we
only use rescued animals in our program, only animals suited for proper
training, assistance, or service will be accepted.